In response to our request for documentation pertaining to ethics waivers and potential conflicts of interest for Department of Homeland Security Senior Advisor, Colton Overcash, we received a "New Entrant Advisory" mandating his recusal from official decisions including two of his former employers as well as a copy of his resume.

During ordinary times, government transparency maintains a functioning democracy. But during the coronavirus outbreak, it can also save lives.

FOIA request to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeking the resume and ethics documents of Senior Advisor Colton Overcash.